Gerardo G. (Jerry) Torres Jr.

Jerry Torres Jr. passed away on Monday January 18, 2021 at the age of 71. Jerry was born on January 31, 1949, in Houston, Texas to Gerardo O. Torres Sr. & Sally G. Torres. He graduated from Milby High School in 1967. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served from 1968 to 1972. He attended Houston Community College. He was then employed by the United States Postal service where he retired at the age of 55 in 2005 as an Assistant Postmaster at Bob Lyons Post Office in Galveston, Texas. After retirement, he pursued real estate and enjoyed helping many families find and purchase their dream homes. Among his accomplishments, he was recognized as a member of the real estate Million Dollar Club. Jerry had many enjoyments in life like BBQing, traveling, driving to the coast, and he never saw a western that he did not like. Jerry absolutely loved to spend time with his family. Whether it was for special occasions, or just because, he would show up with a smile, and never empty-handed. He had a passion for his family, and it showed in his life. He was a great father, but an even better Papa who would not miss any of his grandchildren’s games, birthdays, or special moments in their lives, no matter how far.

He is preceded in death by his loving parents Gerardo O. Torres and Sally G. Torres.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife Chris Torres, his daughter Lisa Hedrick, husband Rex, and children Cecily and Abigail of Friendswood, TX; his daughter Jerri Lynn Torres-Farmer, husband Harold and children Bailey and Isabelle of Alvin, TX; his son Gerardo Torres III (Jerry), wife Gina, and children Marisa and Gavin of Missouri City, TX; stepson Phil Svec, wife Donna and children Nicolas and Brody of Houston, TX; stepdaughter Christi Hart, husband Eddie and son Colton of Dickinson, TX. He is also survived by his sisters Liz Flores, Glenda Cole, and Cecilia Green, his brothers Rudy Torres, Rick Torres, and Sunny Torres; and countless nieces and nephews, and Godchildren.

Private services are being held at Forest Park East where he will also be laid to rest. A Celebration of life will be held later.